Hamm Says Now is Not the Time for More Taxes

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today issued his proposal for Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 budget. The governor has proposed a budget of $40.2 billion, which is an increase of $3 billion, or 8.2% over the 2019-20 budget. Focal points of the governor’s proposal included a 46% increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) rates, an increased minimum wage and a severance tax on natural gas production.

After Universal Shutdowns of the State’s Economy, Wolf’s offers a Budget that Crushes Pennsylvania’s Working Families

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal, the York County House Republican delegation consisting of House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) issued the following statement:

Jozwiak Offers His Priorities Following Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Following the governor’s budget address today in Harrisburg, where he proposed increasing the state income tax paid by small businesses and working Pennsylvanians by 46% without dedicating any of the new revenue to property tax reductions or elimination, state Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) offered the following statement:

Toohil Notes Negative Impacts of Wolf Budget Plan

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today joined her House colleagues in watching Gov. Tom Wolf outline his budget proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year during a videotaped virtual address.

Millard: Governor’s Proposed Budget Would Hurt Pennsylvanians

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today issued his proposal for Pennsylvania’s 2021-22 budget. The governor has proposed a budget of $40.2 billion, which is an increase of $3 billion, or 8.2% over the 2019-20 budget. Focal points of the governor’s proposal included a 46% increase in Personal Income Tax (PIT) rates, an increased minimum wage and a severance tax on natural gas production.

Wolf Budget Ignores Financial Forecast, Ryan Says

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG ? Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) said Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2021-22 budget plan ignores the significance of the Independent Fiscal Office’s (IFO) five-year revenue projections, the state’s risks to growth and proposes to “cure” Pennsylvania’s $2 billion structural deficit with a 46% Personal Income Tax hike on working Pennsylvanians. Despite claims that certain income would be excluded from taxation, the governor’s proposal ignores economic reality and the trends of higher costs related to the needs of seniors, the impact of the pandemic on our citizens, and devastation created by excessive shutdown orders.

Rader: Wolf’s Tax Proposal is a Business Crusher

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today joined his House colleagues in watching Gov. Tom Wolf outline his budget proposal for the 2021-22 fiscal year during a videotaped virtual address.

Roae Offers Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – After the governor today in Harrisburg officially unveiled his annual spending plan that calls for a 46% increase in the state income tax paid by small employers and working Pennsylvanians, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement:

Pennycuick Supports Use of PA National Guard for Vaccine Deployment

Feb. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery), as a member of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, voted in favor of legislation before the committee today that would make use of the PA National Guard for delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine to Pennsylvania residents.